Problem solved

Liso solves the challenge of information overload and lack of time to sit and read online content by converting text into audio, enabling users to listen to articles during commutes, workouts, or other hands-free moments.

Use cases

• Listening to Substack newsletters during daily commutes.
• Catching up on blog posts while exercising.
• Consuming long-form articles hands-free while cooking.
• Reviewing research papers or documentation on the go.
• Creating a personal audio playlist from saved web highlights.

Audience

• Hobbyists
• Business Users
• Content Creators
• Researchers

Pros

• Natural-sounding AI voices with multiple styles
• Adjustable playback speed and automatic progress saving
• Offline listening by downloading audio
• One-click highlighting via Chrome extension
• Cross-device sync of listening library

Cons

• Free tier limited to a few listens
• Requires Chrome browser for extension (no Firefox/Safari extension yet)
• Premium voices and offline downloads locked behind Pro subscription
• May not handle complex formatting or code blocks well
• Relies on internet for initial conversion